History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
Which of the following are forms of megalithic structures? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Menhir
- 2. Cairn circle
- 3. Dolmenoid cist
- 4. Hood stone
- 5. Alignment
A1, 2 and 4 only
B2 and 3 only
C1, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — All five are forms, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★All five are forms, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
★A megalith is a large stone used to construct a prehistoric structure or monument.
★The menhir is a large standing stone erected in memory of a death in the megalithic period.
★The cairn circle is a prehistoric stone row in a linear arrangement of parallel standing stones.
★The dolmenoid cist is a burial chamber made of stone for both the sides and the cap.
★The hood stone and alignment are also forms of megalithic structures.
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